Chapter
The Courtroom
33:25 - 37:41 (04:16)
The episode goes inside the court system with a federal public defender in the Bronx who explains the complex plea bargaining system and also explores the flaws in the justice system.
Clips
The rush to take cases before a grand jury and secure charges based on scanty information, as well as the consequences of failing to indict within ten days, are explored.
33:25 - 35:26 (02:01)
Grand jury
Summary
The rush to take cases before a grand jury and secure charges based on scanty information, as well as the consequences of failing to indict within ten days, are explored.
ChapterThe Courtroom
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
PodcastSerial
In this episode, a pretrial negotiation between a lawyer and defendant, Dominique Williams, is explored.
35:26 - 37:41 (02:15)
Law
Summary
In this episode, a pretrial negotiation between a lawyer and defendant, Dominique Williams, is explored. The potential consequences of a plea deal are weighed with the risks of taking a case to trial, showcasing the intricacies of the pretrial process.